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Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Kangoo Compact Van or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

Renault Kangoo Compact Van vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo: Key differences

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • significantly more power
  • visibly more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,124 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.2 kWh/100km for the VW ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers visibly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 165 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

ID. Buzz Cargo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is only slightly faster – reaching 176 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

Kangoo Compact Van

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo Compact Van is significantly lighter – 1,493 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 771 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers visibly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,000 L more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries somewhat more – 901 kg compared to 753 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is narrowly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £22,400
Kangoo Compact Van

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 122 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 270 - 290 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 37,000 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
270 - 290 km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,493 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,486 - 4,910 mm
Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
1,854 - 1,864 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,900 L
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
498 - 901 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 122 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 18.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 176 km/h
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
230 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
55 - 90 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Renault Kangoo Compact Van have?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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